Legislative Update
Today marks the 46th day of the 105-day session. As of today, legislators have filed 2,008 bills. Friday, Feb 17, was the “cutoff,” or deadline for bills to pass out of…
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WR addresses important issues before Congress
In the past few weeks, WR has taken steps on two critical issues that must be addressed by Congress. The first issue concerns the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (S.…
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Message of public safety concerns delivered to state lawmakers
Issues involving public safety and retail crimes are top priorities for WR and its members. Retailers and other businesses are seeing an alarming rise in incidents involving public safety. WR…
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Rise Up certifications accessible to K12 students with federal funding in 2023-24
WR is pleased to announce that three of the four RISE Up certifications developed by retailers are now on the 2023-24 Industry Recognized Credentials list under the “Business management &…
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How to communicate with state lawmakers and participate in the process
Our IWR readers have varying degrees of experience with policy and lawmaking. Some are well-versed in the process, while others have only participated by casting their vote during a general…
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Retail sales surge 3% at start of 2023—a clear sign economy continues to grow
Retail sales increased in January as job and wage growth and easing inflation encouraged spending, but strong spending complicates Fed’s fight to tame inflation. A 3% increase in sales with…
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell focuses on public safety and downtown revitalization in annual State of the City address
On February 21, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his 2023 State of the City address, recounting actions of his Administration’s focus on “core City government services” to reduce homelessness, improve public…
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